Breeder's feelings..

[Robyrango]

Hey there, thanks to all the passionate breeders out there lots of people in he world have the fantastic opportunity of owning chameleons...Fascinating and beautiful creatures..
My question is how could you give them away?
Doesn't not break your heart? After 7/9 months of waiting ad caring even before they're born! And for the 3/4 months to follow!
What a breeder feels when is time to let them go?

 

[sandrachameleon]

well, speaking only for myself, ya it can be hard.

They are so darn CUTE its hard to part with them, and even more so if you are determined to be selective about who you sell to. Certainly I've lost plenty of money by screening out willing buyers simply because I didnt think they'd provide the "right" home. I dare say big breeders cant be as picky

But the reality is that if you breed you must be willing to sell, unless you have a remarkably large space to allow you to keep all those chameleons that grow up quite quickly to adulthood.

 

[Seeco]

Ya necessity is what dictates my salesmanship. I only sell them because I MUST if I want to make MORE!

 

[Robyrango]

Oh yeah! I didn't even mention the worry of sending the chameleon to somebody that might not know enough and don't give them the proper care!
I thought it would be brilliant but after all those considerations, I realized is not for me!
I do admire you a lot!

 

[coldbloodedAL]

One of my biggest fears of starting breeding! I may just have to convert my garage for cage space

 

[Robyrango]

One of my biggest fears of starting breeding! I may just have to convert my garage for cage space

I know!! I mean is it really worth it, at the end of the day, money wise?
It must be the passion, loving the challenge...
It might not make any sense but I'm having a hard time to believe money is one of the first reason to breed chameleons! I will see it as a bonus!

 

[coldbloodedAL]

I know!! I mean is it really worth it, at the end of the day, money wise?
It must be the passion, loving the challenge...
It might not make any sense but I'm having a hard time to believe money is one of the first reason to breed chameleons! I will see it as a bonus!

If you want to get into it solely to make money, you better find a different business venture..

 

[Robyrango]

If you want to get into it solely to make money, you better find a different business venture..

You just confirmed my thoughts!

 

[Captive Creations]

yep you dont make money thats for sure but you do make alot of new friends along the way lol i meen alot

 

[Miss Lily]

I know exactly how you feel. One of the main reasons I never bred Amy was because I live on a small Island off the south coast of the UK. The local reptile shop has given up keeping chameleons in the shop because they kept coming back or being sold on the local version of ebay. If a shop can't find good forever homes, what chance do I have? You have to fill out a questionnaire at the shop before you can buy any reptile, etc, so they are satisfied that you know how to look after whatever it is you are buying.

I, like sandrachameleon, would be very picky about who got to adopt one of my babies and I think I would question their knowledge so much I would put them off anyway! I would still feel responsible for each and every baby even though they had gone to new owners. I haven't got the room for the extra cages t start with, but I know I would find myself taking them back should people lose interest. So, for me, my sensible head took charge (for once). Don't get me wrong, I would absolutely LOVE the experience of incubating a clutch and rearing some really cute babies, but I just can't do it knowing that I may not be able to find what I would consider to be the best forever homes for each and every one. Tommy and Amy would have had such amazing babies with wonderful gentle temperaments. If they didn't have such large clutches, then maybe.

 

[Robyrango]

I know exactly how you feel. One of the main reasons I never bred Amy was because I live on a small Island off the south coast of the UK. The local reptile shop has given up keeping chameleons in the shop because they kept coming back or being sold on the local version of ebay. If a shop can't find good forever homes, what chance do I have? You have to fill out a questionnaire at the shop before you can buy any reptile, etc, so they are satisfied that you know how to look after whatever it is you are buying.

I, like sandrachameleon, would be very picky about who got to adopt one of my babies and I think I would question their knowledge so much I would put them off anyway! I would still feel responsible for each and every baby even though they had gone to new owners. I haven't got the room for the extra cages t start with, but I know I would find myself taking them back should people lose interest. So, for me, my sensible head took charge (for once). Don't get me wrong, I would absolutely LOVE the experience of incubating a clutch and rearing some really cute babies, but I just can't do it knowing that I may not be able to find what I would consider to be the best forever homes for each and every one. Tommy and Amy would have had such amazing babies with wonderful gentle temperaments. If they didn't have such large clutches, then maybe.

Making sure you're sending them to the right person questioning their knowledge is a great idea bit as you said, will put lots of people off from buying..
It's almost like giving up a child!